1982.11.03_TC_Minutes_Regular
TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA
Minutes of Meeting of the Town Commission
REGULAR MEETING
November 3, 1982 1.30 P.M.
Mayor Horton called the Regular Meeting to order at 1:30 P.M. Those
in attendance were: Mayor Louis Y. Horton, Vice Mayor Mary Louise G.
Blosser, and Commissioners John J. Basso, and Harry Walker. Commissioner
Sullivan was absent. Also in attendance were: Elaine W. Roberts,
Town Manager; Thomas E. Sliney, Town Attorney; Police Chief Kenneth
Jones and Rita Ebersole, Secretary.
1. Pledge of Allegiance
2. Approval of Minutes
August 31, 1982 - Workshop Meeting
September 1, 1982 - Special Meeting
September 1, 1982 - Recessed Workshop Meeting from
August 31, 1982
MOTION by Commissioner Walker/Basso that the minutes be approved as
written. Without objection, the minutes were approved.
3. Public Requests and Comments - None
4. Reports - Boards and Committees
(a) Board of Adjustment - Mrs. Roberts reported that Mr. Blosser
and Col. Scofield had completed their
terms of office and had served over six years on this Board.
Thanks were expressed. The Board recommended to the Town
Commission that Benjamin Winston and Stephen Doig, presently
alternates, be appointed as regular members and that Mr. Lorenz
be appointed as an alternate.
MOTION by Commissioner Basso/Vice Mayor Blosser that this recommendation
be approved. All voted Aye.
(b) Code Enforcement Board - This Board recommended to the Town
Commission that Mr. Myers be
appointed as a regular member, Mr. Novak be appointed alternate
#1 and Mr. Sherbondy be appointed alternate #2.
• This recommendation was delayed until after the Code Enforcement
Ordinance was acted upon later in the meeting.
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(c) Community Appearance Board - Mrs. Leng, Chairperson addressed
the Commission. She advised that
the Maravilla wall had been approved; Boca Cove was tabled
until November 18th meeting; Mr. Bridges will repaint the
Clarendon. She also said that about 18 black olive trees
along AlA were dead but will be replaced - arranged by the
Greening Committee.
(d) Financial Advisory Board - The next meeting is .scheduled for
November 8th. Mr. Harold Storm has
submitted his resignation. This matter will be discussed at
the next Town Commission workshop.
(e) Health Officer - Mrs. Roberts said the Holiday Inn Pool was
inspected on September 14th and October 27th
by the Health Department at her request. They have been told
to make the following corrections: repair loose ladder, clean
out algae and sand and install a shower.
• (f) Housing Board of Adjustment & Appeals - This Board had their
quarterly meeting
in October and will have their next meeting in January.
(g) Planning Commission - This Commission has rescheduled their
Public Hearing for November 22, 1982.
(h) Police Committee
to recommend the
member. He also
Department for a
increase. This
Advisory Board.
- Chairman Blum told the Commission that at
their meeting this past Monday they voted
appointment of Mr. Bevilacqua as a regular
discussed a letter of request from the Police
longevity increase rather than an overmaximum
natter will be taken before the Financial
MOTION By Commissioner Basso/Walker that the matter of the Resolution
concerning the Police Committee Duties be held in abeyance but the
appointment of Mr. Bevilacqua be approved at this time. All voted Aye.
6. Proposed Ordinances
(c) Proposed Ordinance concerning "Seawalls, Bulkheads and
Retaining Walls" - will be discussed further at the next
• Workshop Meeting on November 30, 1982.
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6.(d) Proposed Ordinance
amending the Code of Ors
and Fowl," Section 5-5,
Running at Large."
This Ordinance was read
second reading.
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No. - An ordinance of the Town of
Highland Beach, Florida,
3inances, Chapter 5, entitled "Animals
entitled "Animals Prohibited from
in full by Tom Sliney constituting a
After discussion some words were changed.
MOTION was made by Commissioner Basso/Walker to approve the Ordinance
as amended. In polling the Commission the vote was as follows:
Commissioner Basso - Aye; Vice Mayor Blosser - Aye; Commissioner
Walker - Aye; and Mayor Horton - Aye.
(e) Proposed Ordinance No. - An Ordinance of the Town of
Highland Beach, Florida
amending Ordinance 442, Numbers 8, 9, 11 and 12: Site Plan Review
(Preliminary), Site Plan Review (Final Development Plans),
Community Appearance Board (Preliminary Review), Community
Appearance Board (Final Review).
This Ordinance was read in full by Mrs. Roberts constituting a
second reading.
MOTION was made by Commissioner Basso/Walker to approve the Ordinance
as read. In polling the Commission-the vote was as follows:
Commissioner Basso - Aye; Vice Mayor Blosser - Aye; Commissioner
Walker - Aye; and Mayor Horton - Aye.
(f) Proposed Ordinance No. - An ordinance of the Town of
Highland Beach, Florida amending
the Code of Ordinances, Chapter 11, Section 11-2, entitled
"Storage and Collection," and Chapter 11, Section 11-9, entitled
"Removal of Refuse and Trash from Premises."
This Ordinance was read in full by Mayor Horton constituting a
second reading. However, it was decided to rework the wording
and include it on the November 30th Workshop Meeting.
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(g) Proposed Ordinance No. - An ordinance of the Town
Commission of the Town of
Highland Beach, Florida, creating a Code Enforcement Board;
providing for legislative intent; providing for applicability;
providing for definitions; providing for organization; providing
for enforcement procedures; providing for hearings; providing
for powers; providing for administrative fines and liens;
providing for duration of liens; providing for appeal; providing
for notices and providing an effective date.
This Ordinance was read in full by Vice Mayor Blosser and Mayor
Horton constituting a second reading.
Some words changed include - The findings shall be by motion
approved by at least four (4) members of the Enforcement Board.
MOTION by Commissioner Walker/Basso to approve this Ordinance as
amended. In polling the Commission the vote was as follows:
i Commissioner Basso - Aye; Vice Mayor Blosser - Aye; Commissioner
Walker - Aye; and Mayor Horton - Aye.
MOTION by Commissioner Basso/Walker to approve the Code Enforcement
Board membership as discussed in agenda item 4 (b). All voted Aye.
(h) Proposed Ordinance No. - An Ordinance of the Town of
Highland Beach, Florida,
amending the Code of Ordinances of the Town of Highland Beach,
Chapter 29, entitled "Water System," Section 29-6, entitled
"Testing of Meters" and Section 29-23 (1), entitled "New Dwelling
Construction; Fees; Fund Created."
This Ordinance was read in full by Mayor Horton constituting a
a second reading.
MOTION was made by Commissioner Walker/Basso that this ordinance be
approved as read. In polling the Commission the vote was a s follows:
Commissioner Basso - Aye; Vice Mayor Blosser - Aye; Commissioner
Walker - Aye; and Mayor Horton - Aye.
Mrs. Roberts stated that when these Ordinances .were published
today's date was listed in the ad.
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7.(a) Proposed Ordinance No. - An ordinance of the Town of
Highland Beach, Florida amending
the Code of Ordinances of the Town of Highland Beach, "Expiration
of Building Permit."(Chapter 30, Section 8.5)
This proposed ordinance was referred to the Planning Commission.
Vice Mayor Blosser mentioned that perhaps "On Site Inspections"
should be included. It will be included on the next Workshop
meeting agenda for November 30, 1982.
Mr. Sliney suggested that the Town Commission introduce a
regular Ordinance on the Sewer Rate Increase. We presently
have the Emergency Ordinance which must be readopted at
60 day intervals. It was decided to discuss this matter at
the next Workshop Meeting of November 30, 1982.
8. Reports - Town Commission - None
9. Reports - Town Attorney - None
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10. Reports - Town Manager
Mrs. Roberts said that some of the meetings she attended this
month were with Boards and Committees; developers - such as
Highlands Place, Villa Magna, and the Hoffman tract; City
Managers; Gee & Jenson (our Planners); Town Attorney; our
Engineers; and Post Office applicants.
Among the correspondence received by Mrs. Roberts was a letter
from Teron International (Royal Highlands) requesting a list
of permits that had expired. Tom Sliney and Mrs. Roberts
answered the letter but no reply has been received to date.
Florida Power & Light advised us that if we want to put the
electric for Lift Station #3 underground, it would cost the
Town $2,310. If we wait for the Steinhart property to be
developed, there would be no charge.
MOTION by Commissioner Basso/Mayor Horton that we give authorization
to procede immediately to put electric for lift station #3 underground
with funds being taken from the Sewer Connection Fund. All voted Aye.
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Discussion ensued regarding a letter received from Mr. Coleman
Foundation Investments, requesting refunds of $134,660. and
$11,200. which were paid to the Town in accordance with Ordinances
No. 405 and 409 (Bond required when TCO is issued for work
remaining). Commissioner Basso and Vice Mayor Blosser agreed
that these are good Ordinances with a valid purpose and no
provision for exceptions. The Commission was in accord and
Mrs. Roberts will respond to Mr. Coleman informing him that
his request was denied.
Mrs. Roberts read a letter from Dr. Freedman in which he complained
about the North side of Braemer Isle not being sodded and creating
a nuisance because of sand blowing and unsightliness. Mr. Sliney
suggested writting the developer to alleviate this problem or
bringing it to the Code Enforcement Board.
Mrs. Roberts reported other correspondence concerning the Sales
Tax distribution; the SAHCO (formerly Maravilla) and from Ambassadors
Electric protesting a reinspection charge.
Mrs. Roberts then reported on the Town Departments:
Building Department - A Temporary Certificate of Occupancy was
issued on October 8, 1982 for 74 units in Villa Magna; a building
permit issued for Tiera Alta and Hidden Harbor Club Pavilion. On
November 3rd Fran Hamzik and Tony Abbate attended a "Fire and Life
Safety Meeting" in Orlando.
Finance and Internal Audit Departments - Monies collected during
the month included: Florida Power and Light $11,861 - through
August 1982; Highland Beach Cable TV - $477 - 3rd quarter; County
Occupational Licenses - $5,167. The unaudited 12 month financial
statement was received and Mrs. Roberts said the auditor's report
would be ready shortly.
Maintenance Department - No report.
Police Department - The monthly report was received as well as
the Annual report of crime activity. The CDC met on October 7,
1982 and applications for the Officer vacancy are being received.
• Public Utilities Department - The annual water usage report was
received. Mrs. Roberts reported that water usage in October was
less than September and that the Water Interconnection with Boca
Raton has been completed.
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On the new pump for the Sewer system, Mrs. Roberts reported
she received a credit of $1,592 with a total cost of $7,000.
Proposed Ordinance No. - An Ordinance of the Town of Highland
Beach, Florida, amending the Code of
Ordinances of the Town of H ighland Beach, Chapter Two, Article II,
entitled "Town Officers:,, Section 2-20 (b), entitled "Powers and
Duties." (OF TOWN MANAGER).
This proposed ordinance was tabled but the Commission felt the
positions of Acting Town Clerk and Deputy Clerks should be
acted upon.
Mayor Horton read the following Resolution:
A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA, PROVIDING
FOR THE TOWN COMMISSION TO APPOINT AN ACTING TOWN CLERK AND
TWO DEPUTY TOWN CLERKS.
The Town Commission appointed Elaine W. Roberts as Acting Town
Clerk (in addition to her other duties), and Rita Ebersole and
Elizabeth L. Kolek as Deputy Town Clerks.
MOTION was made by Commissioner Walker/Basso to adopt the Resolution
as read. All voted Aye.
Reports from Camp, Dresser and McKee were read by Mayor Horton.
Much discussion ensued mainly about our contract with Delray Beach.
Mr. Slater, member of the ad hoc committee, brought the Commission
up-to-date on his research and discussions.
MOTION was made by Commissioner Basso/Walker to proceed with #1
of the Camp, Dresser and McKee report at a cost of $1,400 to be taken
from the Sewer Connection Fund. All agreed.
Commissioner Basses requested that holiday lights be put around
the two Town buildings for the holidays. This will be reviewed
by the Community Appearance Board.
Mayor Horton left the meeting at 3:30 P.M. and Vice Mayor
Blosser took the Chairmanship.
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CONSENT AGENDA
82.42 Sprinkler System at the Water Treatment Plant - $950.00
MOTION by Commissioner Basso/Vice Mayor Blosser to approve the
expenditure of $950.00 for the extended sprinkler system at the Water
Treatment Plant. All voted Aye.
The Plan of Organization including the Utility Department will
be discussed at the next Workshop meeting.
82.76 Coronado Clubhouse Renovation
Mr. Bob Deluga, General Superintendent, made a presentation to
the Commission and requested a statement in writing of their
approval.
The consensus of the Commission was that although they had no
objection, the plans must be reviewed first by the Community
Appearance Board and the Planning Commission.
82.78 AlA Mowing Quotes and bids for beach cleaning will be
discussed at the next workshop meeting.
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82.75 Highland Beach Cable TV Ground Lease
Mr. Sliney said Highland Beach Cable TV is in violation of their
franchise and ground lease by not getting approval for installation
of an additional antenna dish. If they do get approval, an
additional dollar amount may be added to the ground lease. Mr.
Sliney will advise them of this violation in letter form.
82.75 Walle Seawall
Mr. and Mrs. Walle were in the audience as well as their neighbor,
Mr. Maher. After some discussion a
MOTION was made by Commissioner Walker/Basso to give approval for the
seawall subject to receiving any necessary Government approval. All
voted Aye.
82.78 Possible decision not to tape meetings
MOTION was made by Commissioner Walker/Basso to tape only the Town
Commission meetings, Code Enforcement meetings, Planning Commission
and Community Appearance Board meetings. All voted Aye.
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82.78 Re arding Tom Graham's severance pay
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Since Tom Graham left the job one week earlier than agreed,
the Commission felt $1,200 was a fair severance pay. He did
not stay on to help advise the new crew of men.
MOTION by Commissioner Walker/Basso to pay Tom Graham $1,200
severance pay in exchange for a release. All voted Aye.
Vice Mayor Blosser mentioned having a tape device attached to
the Town Manager's telephone. Mr. Sliney was hesitant about
such an arrangement. He said people must be informed when they
are being taped.
Discussion was held regarding the paving of the parking lot next
to the Fire Station.
MOTION was made by Mr. Basso/Walker to have the paving done when money
is available. Vice Mayor Blosser voted Nay defeating the MOTION.
• Mrs. Roberts advised that she is waiting for another bid on the
pavers between the Town Hall buildings. One bid of $1,000 has
been received from Delray Concrete with a one year guarantee.
MOTION by Commissioner Basso/Walker to ADJOURN the meeting at 4:35 P.M.
All agreed.
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Loui Horton, Mayor
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Mary Louise G. loser, V.Mayor
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Harry Walker, Commissioner
ABSENT
Edward J. Sullivan, Commissioner